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Safety Section – Gas Furnaces
Safety signal words are used to designate a degree or level
of seriousness associated with a particular hazard. The signal
words for safety markings are
WARNING
and
CAUTION
.
a.
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
b.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe practices
and hazards involving only property damage.
IMPORTANT: Users MUST read all instructions in the manual. All manuals MUST be kept for future reference.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not use this unit if any part has been under water. A flood
damaged unit is extremely dangerous. Attempts to use the
furnace can result in fire or explosion. A qualified service
agency should be contacted to inspect the furnace and to
replace all gas controls, control system parts, electrical parts
that have been wet or the furnace if deemed necessary.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
— Do NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids or combustible materials in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— DO NOT RELY ON SMELL ALONE TO DETECT LEAKS.
DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE
TO SMELL FUEL GASES.
• U.L. recognized fuel gas and CO detectors are recommended
in all applications, and their installation should be in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws,
rules, regulations, or customs.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
In the event that electrical, fuel or mechanical failures occur,
shut off the gas supply at the manual gas shut off valve, located
on the supply gas piping coming into the furnace, before
turning off the electrical power to the furnace. Contact servicer.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow the installation and operation instructions for
the venting system’s operation could result in carbon monoxide
poisoning or death.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, shut
off the manual gas valve to the furnace before shutting off the
electrical supply.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
The following warning complies with State of California law, Proposition 65.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FIBERGLASS WOOL INSULATION!
Fiberglass dust and ceramic fibers are believed by the State of
California to cause cancer through inhalation. Glasswool fibers
may also cause respiratory, skin, or eye irritation.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
• Avoid breathing fiberglass dust.
• Use a NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator.
• Avoid contact with the skin or eyes. Wear long-sleeved,
loose-fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection.
• Wash clothes separately from other clothing: rinse washer
thoroughly.
• Operations such as sawing, blowing, tear-out, and spraying
may generate fiber concentrations requiring additional
respiratory protection. Use the appropriate NIOSH
approved respirator in these situations.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact
– Flush eyes with water to remove dust. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact
– Wash affected areas gently with soap and
warm water after handling.
SAFETY HAZARD
Bodily injury can result from high voltage electrical components,
fast moving fans, and combustible gas. During installation and
servicing, the electrical supply must be dis connected and the
main gas valve must be turned off.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
